Part-Time Instructor in Political Science

Title: Part‑Time Instructor in Political Science

Department: Humanities & Social Sciences

Reports To: The Department Chair

Position Type: Faculty

Position Summary: The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology is currently recruiting a part‑time instructor to teach Introduction to Political Science. This course is intended to contribute to curricular content that fulfills the General Education Requirements and aligns with NJIT’s Strategic Plan 2030. The course will provide students with a fundamental grounding in the principles of political science, including power, authority, and legitimacy.

Also essential will be consideration of governmental organizations and institutions, the role of political parties and interest groups, electoral politics and voting behavior, and international relations. The integration of experiential educational opportunities would be an important advantage. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is a broadly interdisciplinary community of researchers and educators that encourages current pedagogy consistent with the aims of a technologically intensive university.

Questions about this instructional role can be directed to Dr. Maurie Cohen, Chair of the department ase indicate “NJ Politics and Policy” in the title of your email. Candidates should submit a cover letter (maximum two pages) and a detailed curriculum vitae. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Essential Functions:

• Submitting the course syllabus at the start of the semester.
• Delivering lectures and/or facilitating activities designed to engage students at all class meetings.
• Assigning written coursework and grading in a timely manner, and providing ongoing feedback and final grading of students’ written work.

Additional Functions: Availability outside of classroom hours is necessary for student conferences.

Prerequisite

Qualifications:

• Applicant should have a Master’s degree in political science or a closely related field or a J.D. degree in law. The successful candidate is expected to follow course requirements and adhere to academic integrity policies.
• Prior experience in university‑level teaching, especially in areas related to political science.
• At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Bargaining Unit: AFT-UCAN

Salary Information: In compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Law, the rate for this position is $2,668 per contact hour (USD). NJIT considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses or other items.

FLSA: Non‑Exempt, Part‑Time